より

• 読み: より
• ローマ字: yori
• 発音: /jo.ɾi/

意味

From; than; more. A particle indicating comparison, origin, or emphasis.

A versatile particle used primarily for comparisons (AよりB — B more than A) and indicating a starting point or source. More formal than から (kara) when meaning 'from.' Also used in expressions like よりよい (better), より多くの (more of), and より一層 (even more so). Essential for making comparative statements at the N3 level.

例文

1. 東京は大阪より人口が多い。
2. より良い方法を考えましょう。
3. 今日は昨日より暖かい。

使い方ガイド

場面: comparisons, formal writing, descriptions

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

A native Japanese particle with roots in Old Japanese. Originally indicated a point of origin or departure, later developed the comparative function. The comparative use became dominant in modern Japanese.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal